Trusting that God hears us, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.
A brief silence.
A: Holy God, your loving power is at work among us. Rouse and embolden your church, that we too might be transfigured, set alight in the world for the sake of the gospel. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: Awesome God, you speak and the earth trembles. You display your majesty in the mountains and your mystery in the clouds. Grant that we discover your magnificence in all of your created world. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: Ruler of nations, your reign extends across all human borders. Guide world leaders in justice and righteousness, that they may work for equity for all people and protect the world that you have made. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: Gracious God, you are a refuge for all who are neglected and abused. Bring freedom to those who are oppressed and give comfort to those experiencing pain of any kind especially: Garth Bendel, Julie Ellingson, Chris & Sheri Finstad, nephew Alex Ketay (nephew of Gary Freedman) , Olivia Lake, Edward Linman (brother of James Linman), Utako Linman (wife of James Linman), Kingston McFarland, Alice Rostad, Irene Swann, The Fanning Family, Harry & Diane Wulf, and for those who mourn. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
A: God of Moses and Elijah, you made your dwelling place at the top of a mountain with Jesus and his disciples. Dwell also in this congregation, that all who enter this community might be transformed by your dazzling brilliance. Hear us, O God.
C: Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
P: Confident that you are able to accomplish more than we even dare to ask, we bring these prayers before you, believing in your saving grace revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.